Arming cap

An arming cap was a padded fabric hood that became popular amongst the peasantry during the 13th century. It originated as quilted version of civilian coif and was worn under the helmets of 12th century knights. Fezzes were worn as arming caps.

References

↑ Sadler, John. Bannockburn: Battle For Liberty. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-84468-997-2. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
↑ Heath, Ian (2016). Armies of Feudal Europe 1066-1300. p. 165. ISBN 9781326256524. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
↑ Wise, Terence. The Wars of the Crusades, 1096-1291. Osprey Publishing. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-85045-300-3. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

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[1] Sadler, John. Bannockburn: Battle For Liberty. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-84468-997-2. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

[2] Heath, Ian (2016). Armies of Feudal Europe 1066-1300. p. 165. ISBN 9781326256524. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

[3] Wise, Terence. The Wars of the Crusades, 1096-1291. Osprey Publishing. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-85045-300-3. Retrieved 26 September 2020.